Campus Overview

Kent State University at Tuscarawas is a comprehensive university campus offering 27 degrees at the associate and bachelor's degree levels. As part of Kent State University's eight-campus network, Kent State Tuscarawas offers all the resources of a major research university in a small college atmosphere.

Each year more than 2400 students choose to pursue their college education at Kent State Tuscarawas because of its quality academic programs taught by a highly credentialed, student-centered faculty. Some of the fastest growing degree programs include justice studies, business, early childhood education, nursing, veterinary technology and computer design, animation and game design. For more information regarding academic programs at Kent State Tuscarawas, visit the Academic Programs link on our website.

As a student at Kent State Tuscarawas, you have access to the resources of a major university at state tuition cost, while experiencing the atmosphere of a private college. State and federal grants, loans and scholarships,as well as local endowed and Tuscarawas County University Foundation scholarships are available to help you meet your tuition and supply costs. This all translates to an exceptional value - high educational opportunities for a fair price.

The campus offers many programs, clubs, organizations and activities to enhance educational development and student life. Academic support and enrichment are available through academic advising, free tutoring services, state-of-the-art technology labs and a challenging Honors Program. Extracurricular activities include Student Activities Council, Student Ambassadors, men's and women's varsity sports and many professional major-related campus organizations. In addition, career exploration and development is supported by our Career Resource Center.

A 50,000-square-foot Science and Advanced Technology Center houses both credit and non-credit programs in science, nursing and workforce development. State-of-the-art laboratory equipment, modern technology and attractive facilities in the Center are a testament to the campus' commitment to its students, local business and the surrounding community.

A spectacular $17.5 million Performing Arts Center was completed and formally opened in November 2010. The center enriches the campus' academic and cultural programs, community cultural organizations and economic development of the Tuscarawas Valley. The center features an 1,100-seat theatre, classrooms, rehearsal rooms and conference areas. The theatre is a premiere venue for traveling Broadway shows, concerts, lectures and other types of entertainment.

The Tolloty Technology Incubator is the gateway to the Tuscarawas Regional Technology Park. It is a state-of-the-art science, technology, research and development facility. It was developed to cultivate and nurture technology-based entrepreneurship and stimulate the regional economy through new business development, business expansion and the creation of high-tech, high-skill jobs. It also provides academic opportunities for students through co-ops and internships, as well as serving as a forum for students to investigate and launch their own enterprises.

Committed to workforce and economic development of the community, the Office of Business and Community Services provides valuable programs and services to the community through open enrollment programs, customized training and consulting services. A variety of open enrollment non-credit workshops are offered on a broad range of topics, such as Lean Six Sigma, supervisory management, customer service, computer applications, OSHA, ISO training, sales and more.

The Small Business Development Center provides consulting, networking and training services to operational and start-up businesses in Tuscarawas, Coshocton, Harrison, Holmes and Carroll counties. Assistance is also available with community demographics, economic development activities, technology resources and other business development activities.

Kent State University is an affiliate of National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges. Kent State University is accredited without reservation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, programs at Kent State Tuscarawas have received accreditation from organizations such as the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Inc., the Ohio Board of Nursing, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and the American Veterinary Medical Association.